Vinyl siding has long been a popular choice for Milwaukee homeowners. This exterior made its debut in the late 1950s and has only gained in popularity since then and, now, is the material choice for over 30% of all American homes. Though, its beginnings were tainted by a bad reputation for being “fake,” it quickly gained and maintained traction for being superior to other options which will eventually crack or sag over time. HomeSealed Exteriors proudly offers the industry’s best options to fit your needs, preferences, and budget. We’ve created this Top 7 list of reasons you want to choose […]

I want my living room to be inviting. I want to make memories in it with my family and feel proud to host at-home events and parties in it. Mostly, I want my living room to be an extension of the entire house which represents my family and is set-apart for togetherness and warmth. Sound familiar? We get it—the living room is the central gathering place for movie night, game night, holiday mornings, and the kids’ slumber parties. It’s special. Why shouldn’t its backdrop be big, beautiful, and functional windows? At HomeSealed Exteriors, we know all about function and beauty. […]

Cleaning your gutters can be a very dirty, risky job. In fact, ladder injuries account for tens of thousands of injuries each month, unnecessarily. The professionals at HomeSealed are determined to keep the homeowners in the Milwaukee, WI, area as safe as possible, which is why we offer Hood Gutter Guards by Crownline; the best choice for gutter protection you can find! It’s okay to be sick of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves and gunk out of the gutters. Our Milwaukee gutter guards will act as a filter and block debris (leaves, seed pods, flower petals and buds) and […]

What makes a good contractor for your home remodel projects? The experts here at HomeSealed Exteriors want you to get the most from your remodel experience, and that starts with the person and company you choose for the job. Obviously, we all want to be very careful when deciding to whom we should trust in our homes. As homeowners, we want to feel safe, valued, and excited during any renovation process, right? Right! So, here in Milwaukee, WI, the team at HomeSealed would like to equip you with the right information so your renovation project is seamless and beautiful. Whether […]

A whole-house window replacement project is a huge undertaking. There is significant cost, research, time, and energy to be spent to get the job done right. Walking into a showroom and choosing windows from the right company with the perfect contractors for the job will be confusing without a little homework done ahead of time. The team at HomeSealed Exteriors wants to make your entire replacement window project—however large or small—as smooth as possible so you can enjoy your home and your views right away, and for years to come. Here are some things that should help you make a […]

Entry doors are like significant others: they need to make a good impression, they need to be built to last, and they need to be of the utmost quality. Our team in Milwaukee, WI, at HomeSealed Exteriors knows this very well and has helped countless customers obtain the precise door-to-house-relationship they always dreamed of. Entry doors are our business! In general, most homeowners pay little attention to their entryway until their door needs to be replaced or repaired. Unfortunately, this means many homeowners are in need of a new entry door quickly (after damage from a storm, intruder, or some […]

You don’t have to live somewhere tropical to appreciate warm summer nights, bonfires, and patio get-togethers for a little BBQ. Am I right? Wisconsinites know how to have a nice time in the [intermittent] pleasant weather we experience! For those of you non-Midwesterners reading this, Milwaukee is actually a lovely area with four FULL seasons, a gorgeous shoreline, and lovely views (sometimes covered in snow). Now, the snow is thawing and the birds will soon lay their eggs; which means the snowmobiles are soon to be stored in sheds and the grills for summer hotdogs and burgers will be pulled […]

Replacing your home’s windows should not be a stressful task—but for the historic homeowner, there is much to consider. Of course, the goal with an older or historic home is to preserve the integrity of the structure’s original aesthetic by using the same or similar materials and by matching the size, shape, and function of the original windows. To begin, historic homeowners should look to understand the current window contributions to the structure’s curbside appearance: Any patterns across the exterior (look for balance, symmetry, asymmetry, etc.) Type of wood Paint or stain color Any decorative elements (arches, shutters, hoods, etc.) […]

No one wants cheap and unreliable windows for their home—especially here in Milwaukee, WI, where we experience extreme weather. The windows we choose will act as the barriers between our indoor comfort and the blizzard outdoors. Very, very important. How are your current windows serving you? Unfortunately, our houses cannot actually speak to us—we have to see the signs ourselves. Here are a handful of clues that it may be time to replace your current windows: You feel a draft when you’re within a few feet of a given window Operating some or all of your windows is noisy or […]

Before you begin your next window replacement project, be sure to familiarize yourself with the various window styles. All too often, we hear from new clients that they had no idea there were so many options with window styles and choices—which can work against residents in the first stages of planning a home renovation. At HomeSealed Exteriors, we know from experience: window replacement projects go much smoother for clients who have baseline knowledge of the styles and benefits for each window style. For your convenience (and peace of mind!), our team at HomeSealed has created this Window Styles Crash Course: […]